Karting Prodigies Neel and Rasheed Seize Victories at MIKA Series Round Three
Coimbatore's Shiv Neel and Chennai's Rehan Khan Rasheed secured dominant wins during the latest round of the IAME India Series. The event showcased rising talent across multiple categories at the Madras International Karting Arena.
Key takeaways
- Shiv Neel won both the Super Heat and Finals in the 60cc Mini class at the Madras International Karting Arena.
- Rehan Khan Rasheed secured a commanding Junior Finals victory for Momentum Motorsports after a strategic start from P2.
- FIA Asia-Pacific gold medalist Aaruthran Prabhu swept the Mini Under-10 category Super Heat and Finals.
- Armaan Dhawan defeated Kairav Roberson by 0.145 seconds to claim the IAME X30 125cc Senior Finals title.
The Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA) served as the backdrop for a display of tactical racing on August 1, 2026, as the third round of the IAME India Series karting reached its conclusion. Promoted by RA Motorsports and organized by the Madras Motor Sports Club, the event highlighted the technical precision of India's emerging drivers across the Senior, Junior, and Mini classifications.
Dominance in the Mini and Under-10 Divisions
Shiv Neel, representing NKRA with KKM, solidified his reputation in the 60cc Mini class. The Coimbatore native maintained control throughout the weekend, securing victories in both the 10-lap Super Heat and the 12-lap Finals. Neel clocked 11:13.089 in the Finals, narrowly beating Rudra Gokulnath of NKRA with Momentum, who followed less than a second behind. Eeshan Swaroop of Kartkrew Motorsports completed the podium.
Running concurrently with the Mini class, the Mini Under-10 segment featured a masterclass from Aaruthran Prabhu. The Kumbarapuram driver, who holds a gold medal from the FIA Asia-Pacific Championship, swept both the Super Heat and the Finals. Prabhu finished the 12-lap Final in 11:13.415, holding off challenges from MSPORT’s Ayansh Patil and Peregrine Racing’s Saakhir Joseph Nagpal.
Rasheed Controls Junior Finals; Dhawan Takes Senior Honours
In the Junior category, Rehan Khan Rasheed delivered a clinical performance for Momentum Motorsports. Despite starting the Finals from the second position on the grid, Rasheed executed a decisive launch to seize the lead. He consistently widened the gap over his competitors to finish the 14-lap race in 11:55.505. Abhishikt Barse, who had previously won the Super Heat for Crest Motorsports, took second place, while Adithya Pratap secured third.
The IAME X30 125cc Senior category provided a tight contest between Armaan Dhawan and Kairav Roberson. While Roberson claimed the Super Heat, Dhawan of Leap Frog Racing reversed the result in the 16-lap Finals, winning with a time of 13:28.933. Roberson finished a mere 0.145 seconds behind the leader, with Madhusudhan finishing third for Kartkrew Motorsports.
Official Results Summary
- Seniors: Armaan Dhawan secured the Finals win (13:28.933) ahead of Kairav Roberson.
- Juniors: Rehan Khan Rasheed won the Finals (11:55.505) following a dominant breakaway drive.
- Mini Class: Shiv Neel swept the Super Heat and Finals, maintaining his lead against Rudra Gokulnath.
- Mini Under-10: Aaruthran Prabhu continued his winning streak, claiming both the Super Heat and Finals.
Source: The Hindu — Sport
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